CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (53%)
Insurance Median: $162 (138%)
Cash: $62 (53% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (138% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Novasys $41 - $67 35%
Home State Health Plan $62 - $102 53%
Humana $62 - $304 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $244 63%
Aetna $75 - $244 64%
Ppo Holdings $95 - $154 81%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $100 - $162 85%
Multiplan $108 - $284 92%
Cigna $119 - $194 101%
Littler $125 - $203 106%
Ppo Plus $125 - $325 106%
Access Health Services $150 - $244 128%
Primewell $150 - $244 128%
UnitedHealthcare $158 134%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $175 - $284 149%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund $175 - $284 149%
Mpcn $188 - $304 160%
Healthlink $200 - $325 170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72405
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals